Extra Bold

Extra Bold is the inclusive, practical, and informative design manual we’ve all been waiting for. Part essay, part comic, zine, manifesto, survival guide, and self-help book, Extra Bold is filled with voices, stories, and ideas that don’t appear in any other career book or design review. Written by a diverse group of authors, the book rethinks design principles and practices through feminist, anti-racist, inclusive, and non-binary theories. Lupton & Co. not only advocate for a new collective vision of design but also offer practical advice on how to quit a job, come out at work, introduce one’s preferred pronouns, or write a cover letter—all illustrated by Jennifer Tobias, who brings warmth, depth, lightness, and humor to the text. It’s time to rethink the history and practices of design: Extra Bold envisions a future where there is room for everyone at the table.